I worked for a small family owned company. For the past six months, my coworker was having an affair with the owners son. She confided in me about it. I didn’t like it. I minded my own business. Neither of them returned to work after Christmas and no explanation was given. I assumed something must have blown up regarding the affair. Yesterday it was finally announced that the female is no longer an employee. This morning I was pulled into a meeting and told that my position was eliminated. I was told I could file for unemployment, and receive a check if I sign a separation agreement. I’m quite certain I was let go because I knew about the affair. I checked my social media today and the owners son and his wife have blocked me. I worked there for five years. The last year and half I’ve been working part time as I’ve had children. I was paid above average for a part time job. Half of my salary went toward childcare. I’ve looked at rates for other part time jobs, and if I took a new job, my babysitter would be making more money than me. I might just collect unemployment and stay home with my kids for a year. It’s just such an insult. A former coworker called me this evening and said they were all completely shocked because I was a good employee and my work was always organized and accurate. I feel so bleak right now.